When you’re supplying critical power equipment, getting a generator out of the yard isn’t simply a case of loading it onto a lorry and sending it on its way.
Before this 1100kVA Cummins-powered generator in Northern Ireland left us, it went through a comprehensive testing and pre-delivery process to make sure it was ready for its new application as a generator in Dublin, Ireland.
Putting 1100kVA To the Test
One of the most important stages was connecting the generator to a load bank.
A load bank allows us to apply a controlled electrical load to the generator, simulating the conditions it can experience in real-world operation. This gives our engineers the opportunity to verify the generator’s performance under load and check key electrical parameters including voltage, frequency and power output.
It’s an important step in ensuring any generator in Ireland isn’t simply starting and running; it’s performing as it should when demand is placed on it.
We also provide load-bank solutions ranging from 100kW to 2000kW, supporting generator testing across a wide range of applications.
From Testing to PDI before Delivery to Dublin
Once the load testing was complete, our engineers carried out the generator’s Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI).
This final inspection provides an opportunity to check the generator and its systems before it leaves our facility, ensuring everything is in order ahead of delivery –Â a step we apply to every generator in Ireland, Northern Ireland or the UK that we supply.
For a generator of this size, preparation matters. The objective is simple: make sure the equipment is ready before it arrives on site.
Ready for Dublin
With testing and inspection complete, the 1100kVA generator was carefully lifted and loaded for transport, beginning its journey to its new home in Dublin.
But this delivery is about more than one generator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generator load bank testing involves applying a controlled electrical load to a generator to simulate real-world operating conditions. This allows engineers to check performance under load and verify key electrical parameters including voltage, frequency and power output.
Load bank testing is important because it simulates electrical demand, ensuring the generator can operate reliably at full load.
Yes, all of our generators go through a full Pre-Delivery Inspection to confirm they are fully ready before they leave our site.
The size of a generator in Ireland depends on the power demands of your site. Our range of generators covers everything from smaller industrial units to heavy-duty sets. Our team can help identify the right size generator for your project.
Yes, MacGen deliver generators in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK.
Generators in Ireland & Northern Ireland. Ready when you need them.
At MacGen, we maintain a large and varied stock of power generation and lighting equipment, giving customers access to a generator in Ireland, Northern Ireland or the UK without unnecessary lead times.
Our generator range covers everything from smaller industrial units through to high-capacity heavy-duty sets exceeding 3MVA, alongside specialist rental, gas and PTO generators – supplied throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK.
But our stock doesn’t stop at generators.
We also supply a range of lighting towers and Variable Message Signs (VMS) boards, providing reliable solutions for temporary lighting, events, construction sites, infrastructure projects, roadworks and traffic management applications.
Having equipment readily available from stock means we can respond quickly to a wide range of requirements, whether a customer needs a compact generator, a high-capacity power solution, site lighting or a VMS board.
From a single unit to a complete site solution, our team can help identify the right equipment for the job.
With a wide range of equipment available from stock, MacGen is ready to help keep your next project in Ireland or Northern Ireland powered, lit and moving.
Talk to the MacGen team about what's currently available from stock.